Galsworthy trained as a barrister before becoming a full-time writer. How did this legal background most subtly but profoundly influence his writing, particularly in works dealing with social issues like The Silver Box or Justice?
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It led him to strictly adhere to legal realism, avoiding any moral commentary.
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It provided him with a structural framework for plotting, focusing on courtroom drama in most narratives.
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It instilled in him a keen awareness of evidence, different perspectives, and the often-impersonal nature of institutional systems, informing his portrayal of conflict and fairness.
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It made his prose overly formal and laden with legal jargon.